In this episode, Bill and Bryan cut through the AI hype to deliver actionable advice for sales professionals just beginning their AI journey.

The guys share real-world applications including prospect list generation, content creation, and sales call preparation. Whether you're AI-curious or AI-anxious, this episode provides the concrete steps and use cases you need to start leveraging AI in your sales process today.

You'll discover insights about treating AI like a knowledgeable friend rather than a search engine and understand how to use AI for everything from generating targeted prospect lists to preparing for important sales calls with AI-powered research.

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The Insider program is open for enrollment. If you have not checked out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to join now.

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In this insightful solo episode, Bill challenges common sales beliefs by exposing three destructive fallacies:

• The Activity Fallacy (believing more activity automatically equals better results),
• The Pressure Fallacy (assuming increased pressure leads to improved performance)
• The Control Fallacy (trying to micromanage prospect behavior).

Caskey explains why these mindsets can actually hinder sales success and encourages sales professionals and leaders to examine their own potentially limiting beliefs.

Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrete to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

In this episode of the Advanced Selling Podcast: 2 Minute Drill, Bryan shares a practical framework for maximizing your ROI at trade shows. Too often, salespeople approach these high-cost opportunities without a clear plan. Bryan breaks down his proven framework into three key phases: pre-show, at-show, and post-show.

Discover how to:
✅ Set measurable goals and engage on social media before the event.
✅ Build meaningful connections by interacting with speakers and influencers during the show.
✅ Finish all follow-up tasks before your "wheels down" moment at home to outpace the competition.

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In their first episode of 2025, Bill and Bryan discuss strategies for sales professionals returning to work after the holiday break.

The guys share four powerful techniques to jumpstart the new year: reconnecting with your fundamental purpose, actively engaging with your market through in-person meetings, developing a compelling personal brand in the digital space, and strengthening your network through strategic introductions.

They also emphasize the importance of getting physically out of the office and scheduling face-to-face meetings in January to counter post-holiday inertia.

Be sure to join our upcoming Insider Coaching on Customer Transformation on January 10th! Go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to save your spot now.

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Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrete to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

The Insider program is open for enrollment. If you have not checked out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to join now.

If you haven't already, make sure you join us in our LinkedIn group: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin.

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In this final episode of the year, Bill and Bryan share their approaches to year-end reflection.

The guys discuss practical strategies including the "what worked/what didn't" analysis and Dan Sullivan's concept of "measuring backward" to appreciate your progress. Between nostalgic stories of family road trips and humorous takes on modern dishwasher dilemmas, Bill and Bryan offer actionable advice for sales professionals to evaluate their 2024 strategies and set themselves up for success.

Whether you're sprinting to close year-end deals or taking time to reset, this episode provides a framework for meaningful reflection and planning.

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Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrete to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

The Insider program is open for enrollment. If you have not checked out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to join now.

If you haven't already, make sure you join us in our LinkedIn group: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin.

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In this solo episode, Bill challenges sales professionals to honestly evaluate whether their sales process genuinely benefits prospects.

Drawing from his book "12 Bold Moves," he explains how to transform your approach by offering valuable assessments and personalized recommendation documents to prospects—whether they buy or not.

Caskey illustrates how this approach, enhanced by AI tools, can help eliminate "commission breath" and potentially double closing rates by prioritizing genuine value delivery over immediate sales.

Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrete to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

In this episode, Bill and Bryan share their predictions for the sales industry in 2025, including the accelerating impact of AI on sales roles, the death of "sticky" cold outreach tactics, the decline of legacy media, a potential resurgence of in-person sales meetings, the growing importance of personal branding, and a predicted exodus of Baby Boomer sales professionals.

The guys also discuss some amusing trends they are seeing during holiday travel, and share thoughts on AI tools for Christmas shopping.

This end-of-year episode combines practical sales insights with entertaining commentary on current trends affecting sales professionals.

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Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrete to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com

The Insider program is open for enrollment. If you have not checked out our small learning group, go to http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/insider to join now.

If you haven't already, make sure you join us in our LinkedIn group: http://advancedsellingpodcast.com/linkedin.

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In this solo episode, Bill challenges traditional sales training wisdom by proposing a revolutionary approach: using digital assets to transform the buyer-seller relationship.

Through a personal case study, he demonstrates how pre-recorded video content can ease the burden on salespeople to always be "on," while simultaneously building trust with prospects before the first call.

Caskey argues that this approach not only aligns with changing buyer behaviors but also helps scale business results more effectively than relying solely on traditional sales skills.

Is it time to make a BOLD move in your business? If so, download our brand new book, "12 Bold Moves - Insider Secrete to Reinventing Yourself and Your Business." http://12boldmoves.com